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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.08, 695.66 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.08, 695.66 and 294.25 is: 406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.08 : 695.66 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.08/695.66 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.08x = 695.66 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.08x = 204,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,697.35/504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.08

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